Hygienic brush

ABSTRACT

A hygienic brush for cleaning crevices on the human body is disclosed, which includes a handle, the handle having a groove running along a length of the handle and a brush at one end of the handle. The brush configured to clean a crevice on the human body. The hygienic brush includes a concave curved handle and may include a hole to hang the brush on a hook.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field

This invention relates to hygienic tools. In particular, the inventionrelates to a hygienic brush that allows cleaning of crevices on thehuman body in a convenient and flexible manner.

Brushes used for personal hygiene are known in the art.

Hygiene devices such as incontinence devices exist, but only hold wastefrom the bowels and does not clean anything.

Cleaning tools are known that are used to clean the intergluteal cleft.However, these tools are not convenient cleaning crevices such as theanus.

Other cleaning tools are known and used to clean the intergluteal cleft.These tools also lack flexibility and a channel to allow water flow downthe brush. Such devices utilize a removable brush area that is coveredin gauze or other material to clean the area. The gauze then has to bedisposed of, creating unsanitary trash and possible drain clogs.

Therefore, a need exists for a cleaning device that allows flexibleaccess to body crevices with minimal cleaning and waste.

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SUMMARY

A hygienic cleaning device is disclosed that includes a brush handle anda bristled end member for cleaning.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning device has a curved brushhandle.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning device includes a groove downthe length of the brush to allow water to flow down the brush to thearea on the body to be cleaned.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning device includes a hole at thetop of the handle for hanging the brush.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning device is composed of silicone,or another material such as plastic or rubber.

The handle for the hygienic cleaning device can vary in length. The sizeof the brush on the hygienic cleaning device may vary in length andcircumference.

In one embodiment, the bristles on brush could vary in length, shape andcircumference, allowing water flow to be minimized or maximizeddepending on which direction the handle faces.

In one embodiment, the rounded brush on the device makes it easier toget all angles at once as opposed to having to move the brush around toinsert at the correct angle. Additionally, the hygienic brush may have aconcave handle and curved to allow water to flow easily to the area torinse well, so as not to leave soapy residue which could lead toirritation and infection.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning device can be used to cleanbetween toes or other orifices.

Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention willbe, or will become, apparent to one with skill in the art uponexamination of the following figures and detailed description. It isintended that all such additional systems, methods, features andadvantages be included within this description, be within the scope ofthe invention, and be protected by the following claims

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention can be better understood with reference to the followingdrawings and description. The components in the figures are notnecessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustratingthe principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, likereferenced numerals designate corresponding parts throughout thedifferent views.

FIG. 1 is a view of a hygienic cleaning brush according to an embodimentof the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a view of a hygienic cleaning brush according to an embodimentof the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 is an aspect view 100 of a hygienic cleaning brush according toan embodiment of the disclosure. The hygienic cleaning brush 100 mayinclude a brush 101. The brush 101 may include bristles 103 of varyinglength and cross-sectional dimension, depending on the hygienic cleaningbrush use. Smaller nubs on the brush 101 may be used for smallercrevices, such as between the toes. Longer bristles may be advantageousfor cleaning other crevices or orifices such as the intergluteal cleft,a gluteal fold or an anal area. The hygienic cleaning brush 100 mayinclude a handle 102 where the handle comprises a groove running along alength of the handle 102. In one embodiment, the handle 102 may be anelongate body, with a concave curvature. The hygienic cleaning brush 100may include the brush 102 at one end of the handle 102, and the brush102 may be configured to clean a crevice on the human body.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 100 could be made ofsilicone or another material such as plastic or rubber. The length ofthe handle 102 may be varied in dimension as needed for convenience.

In one embodiment, the size of brush 101 may vary in length andcircumference depending on the needs of the user.

In one embodiment, the bristles 103 on the brush 101 could vary inlength and could be nubs but go all the way around to allow water flowto be minimized or maximized depending on which direction the handle 102faces.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 100 has a length of thehandle approximately 18 inches, and gently curved to allow for the“reach” to body parts desired to be cleaned and has a concave area thelength of the handle 102 on one side to help flowing water, such as inthe shower, to flow directly to the end of the hygienic cleaning brush100 for rinsing areas during cleaning. In one embodiment, the hygieniccleaning brush 100 may be used in standing water such as a bathtub justfor the additional reach help. The handle is wider at the grip andnarrower at the base allowing more water to be caught and directed tothe cleaning area.

In one embodiment, the base of the brush 101 is approximately two incheslong and includes a ¼ inch diameter brush 101 covered completely all theway around in soft, super flexible ¼ inch silicone, dull ended bristles.The hygienic cleaning brush 100 may be cleaned with soap and water.

The hygienic cleaning brush 100 may be used for cleaning between toes,between folds of skin or anywhere externally. The hygienic cleaningbrush 100 may be advantageous in its ability to get water into tighterareas to rinse more thoroughly after washing with soaps or other bodyrinses using the soft, flexible, rounded brush 101 at the end which ismore comfortable for cleaning. In an embodiment, the hygienic cleaningbrush 100 may be used in the shower for water flow but can still be usedin a bath to reach hard to reach places. The hygienic cleaning brush mayallow people with mobility and reach impairments to thoroughly clean theintergluteal cleft, gluteal fold and anal area.

FIG. 2 is an aspect view 200 of a hygienic cleaning brush according toan embodiment of the disclosure. The hygienic cleaning brush 200 mayinclude a brush 201. The brush 201 may include bristles 203 of varyinglength and cross-sectional dimension, depending on the hygienic cleaningbrush use. Smaller nubs on the brush 201 may be used for smallercrevices, such as between the toes. Longer bristles may be advantageousfor cleaning other crevices or orifices such as the intergluteal cleft,a gluteal fold or an anal area. The hygienic cleaning brush 200 mayinclude a handle 202 where the handle comprises a groove running along alength of the handle 202. In one embodiment, the handle 202 may be anelongate body, with a concave curvature. The hygienic cleaning brush 200may include the brush 202 at one end of the handle 202, and the brush202 may be configured to clean a crevice on the human body.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 200 includes asubstantially circular or oval hole 204 at an end of the handle 202. Thesubstantially circular or oval hole 204 may be configured to allow thehygienic cleaning brush 200 to be hung on a hook or allow a hangingattachment to be inserted into the hole 202.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 200 could be made ofsilicone or another material such as plastic or rubber. The length ofthe handle 202 may be varied in dimension as needed for convenience.

In one embodiment, the size of brush 201 may vary in length andcircumference depending on the needs of the user.

In one embodiment, the bristles 203 on the brush 201 could vary inlength and could be nubs but go all the way around to allow water flowto be minimized or maximized depending on which direction the handle 202faces.

In one embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 200 has a length of thehandle approximately 18 inches, and gently curved to allow for the“reach” to the area desired to be cleaned and has a concave area thelength of the handle 202 on one side to help flowing water, such as inthe shower, to flow directly to the end of the hygienic cleaning brush200 for rinsing areas during cleaning. In one embodiment, the hygieniccleaning brush 200 may be used in standing water such as a bathtub justfor the additional reach help. The handle 202 is wider at the grip andnarrower at the base allowing more water to be caught and directed tothe cleaning area.

In one embodiment, the base of the brush 201 is approximately two incheslong and includes a ¼ inch diameter brush covered completely all the wayaround in soft, super flexible ¼ inch silicone, dull ended bristles. Thehygienic cleaning brush 200 may be cleaned with soap and water.

In an embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 200 may be used from thefront of the body or from behind the body. The hygienic cleaning brush200 may be used for cleaning between toes, between folds of skin oranywhere externally. The hygienic cleaning brush 200 may be advantageousin its ability to get water into tighter areas to rinse more thoroughlyafter washing with soaps or other body rinses using the soft, flexible,rounded brush 201 at the end which is more comfortable for cleaning. Inan embodiment, the hygienic cleaning brush 200 may be used in the showerfor water flow but can still be used in a bath to reach hard to reachplaces. The hygienic cleaning brush 200 may allow people with mobilityand reach impairments to thoroughly clean the intergluteal cleft,gluteal fold and anal area.

While various embodiments of the invention have been described, it willbe apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many moreembodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of theinvention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be restricted except inlight of the attached claims and their equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A hygienic brush for cleaning crevices on thehuman body, comprising a handle, where the handle comprises a grooverunning along a length of the handle; and a brush at one end of thehandle, the brush configured to clean a crevice on the human body. 2.The hygienic brush of claim 1, where the handle is curved in a concaveform along the length of the handle.
 3. The hygienic brush according toclaim 1, where the brush comprises a plurality of bristles.
 4. Thehygienic brush of claim 3, where the plurality of bristles can vary inlength.
 5. The hygienic brush of claim 1, where the handle is composedof plastic.
 6. The hygienic brush of claim 5, where the plasticcomprises silicone.
 7. The hygienic brush of claim 1, where the handleis composed of rubber.
 8. The hygienic brush of claim 1, where thehandle comprises a substantially circular hole through a thickness ofthe handle and at an end distal to an end comprising the brush.
 9. Thehygienic brush of claim 1, where the brush is configured to insert intoa skin fold, an intergluteal cleft, a gluteal fold or an anal area. 10.The hygienic brush of claim 1, where the brush is configured to insertbetween toes.
 11. A hygienic brush, comprising An elongate handle, wherethe handle comprises a groove running along a length of the elongatehandle and impinging a depth into the handle; and a brush at one end ofthe elongate handle, the brush configured to clean a crevice on thehuman body.
 12. The hygienic brush of claim 11, where the elongatehandle is curved in a concave form along the length of the elongatehandle.
 13. The hygienic brush according to claim 11, where the brushcomprises a plurality of bristles.
 14. The hygienic brush of claim 13,where the plurality of bristles can vary in length.
 15. The hygienicbrush of claim 11, where the elongate handle is composed of plastic. 16.The hygienic brush of claim 11, where the elongate handle is composed ofrubber.
 17. The hygienic brush of claim 15, where the plastic comprisessilicone.
 18. The hygienic brush of claim 11, where the elongate handlecomprises a substantially circular hole through a thickness of theelongate handle and at an end distal to an end comprising the brush. 19.The hygienic brush of claim 11, where the brush is configured to insertinto a skin fold, an intergluteal cleft, a gluteal fold or an anal area.20. The hygienic brush of claim 10, where the brush is configured toinsert between toes.